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Ezmae, a 1-year-old golden retriever, has joined the 51ÁÔÆæ Police force as its first K-9 officer. She was sworn in at a ceremony with her handler, Officer Mindy Wucherer, at the 51ÁÔÆæ Student Union\u2019s Fireside Lounge earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Ezmae is a certified facility-trained dog, a type of service dog specializing in an educational environment. Her training allows her to assist students, staff and anyone else suffering from depression, being a crime victim or dealing with any type of stressful event.<\/p>\n

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Ezmae<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wucherer, who has been with the 51ÁÔÆæ Police Department for nearly seven years, proposed a facility\/comfort K-9 program for 51ÁÔÆæ police to help the department\u2019s mission of serving the needs of an engaged university community.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the past few years, I noticed police agencies started specifically incorporating comfort dogs in their departments,\u201d Wucherer said. \u201cI began researching the benefits of these types of K-9s and found nothing but positive feedback from departments that implemented them. I am grateful 51ÁÔÆæPD and the university agreed that a facility\/comfort K-9 would be a great addition to our campus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Partners with Paws<\/a> donated Ezmae to 51ÁÔÆæPD and is also donating the training needed for her certification.<\/p>\n

Ezmae and Wucherer will attend various campus events to greet the 51ÁÔÆæ community, including a Fall Welcome meet-and-greet on Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 51ÁÔÆæ Student Union. Ezmae will have another meet-and-greet at Campus Safety Day on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spaights Plaza. Ezmae will gladly welcome cuddles, behind-the-ear scratches and belly rubs.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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